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I found a rare bird. Now what? - A guide to finding and reporting rare birds
So, you've found a rare bird. Bravo! But guess what? You are about to be the G.O.A.T. or the goat, and there is rarely a middle-ground.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 155 min read


Birding at Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge is likely the top shorebird/waterfowl birding spot in the state.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Aug 113 min read


Do snakes have ears? - Can snakes taste, smell, and hear?
These are questions that kept 11-year-old Zach up at night. Luckily, adult Zach can provide an answer.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jul 145 min read


Bear Safety - Bear spray and bear attack prevention
Bears typically pose little threat to humans. However, being unprepared can be a mistake. If you live in bear country, always be ready.

Flocking Around
Jul 119 min read


Five Great Birding Destinations in August Across the US and Canada
Get ready for some great August birding!

Flocking Around
Jun 279 min read


Prevent birds from hitting windows - Make windows bird-friendly
Window collisions are detrimental to bird populations. Learn how to prevent them.

Flocking Around
Jun 206 min read


Venomous snake safety - preventing and treating snakebites in the field
Every spring, our scaly friends will emerge from hibernation to help keep rodent populations in check.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 166 min read


Birding in Cattail Marsh in Beaumont, TX
To christen the maiden post of "Hotspot Highlight," I am highlighting a birding hotspot from my previous home state of Texas.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 62 min read


Caffeinate your birding habits | Bird friendly coffee can help you see more birds
If you do not believe me, I do not blame you. But it is not just a flashy headline. Buying the right coffee helps you and birds. Period.

Zach (Head Flocker)
Jun 26 min read
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